Training for Adoption Competency (TAC)
Education and Licensing
The TAC is designed for post-Master's licensed clinicians. All applicants must have a master’s degree and be a licensed clinician or in process of attaining licensure. This program is Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approved #886498889-6908 through 10/31/2026) for 55.5 continuing education contact hours. Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7463. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
C.A.S.E. received accreditation of its Training for Adoption Competency from the Institute of Credentialing Excellence (ICE) in November 2020. This makes TAC part of an elite group of certificate programs dedicated to public protection and excellence in practice. Read the news release here.
Employment
Action Required: Please email your resume to Leslie Wright at [email protected] at time of application submission.
Participants must be working in a clinical capacity with adoptive or fostering families. If applicants do not work in a clinical capacity but supervise staff who do or can support incorporating learning into practice, they may be considered as space allows. All applications will be reviewed and applicants will be contacted to confirm acceptance into the training. Enrollment is limited.
Cost : FREE thanks to generous support from Virginia Department of Social Services.
Training Schedule
The offering of this TAC training will be presented in a virtual format on Wednesdays from 9:00 - 12:15 pm EST on the following dates:
2026
Module 1: Provided On-line & Self-Paced
Module 2: April 8 & 15
Module 3: April 22 & 29
Module 4: May 6 & 13
Module 5: May 20 & 27
Module 6: June 3 & 10
Module 7: June 17 & 24
Module 8: July 1 & 8
Module 9: July 15 & 22
Module 10: July 29 & August 5
Module 11: August 12 & 19
Module 12: August 26 & Sept. 2
TAC Final Test: September 16
Questions?
Contact Leslie Wright at [email protected].
TAC 2026 (22CASE)
Welcome to the Participant Application Page. By submitting this application, you will be applying for entry to the virtual TAC session taking place April 2026 - September 2026. Enrollment is limited. Prior to the first session on April 8th, all participants must complete Module 1 on their own.
